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On the anniversary of this rambunctious teenager’s death, Kansans should remember her spirit of generosity and equality
Read moreKansas legislative leaders, including our own Sen. Wilborn, have expressed their determination to override Gov. Kelly’s vetoes of key legislation. They are a few votes short of the number of Republican votes needed to override her vetoes.
Read moreThere are good people in Topeka. It’s easy to paint a group of people with the same broad brush, but doing so misses all the detail and washes over the individuals.
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One hundred fifty years ago in January, 1871, Charles H. Stone, G. W. Smith, and an unnamed companion left Wichita with plans to survey a brand-new town on the southern border of Kansas.
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The recent discussions about the proposed Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership (KNHAP) sparked input from individuals, organizations, and politicians who weigh in showing support or opposition to the proposal. Supporters of the KNHAP note the potential for increased tourism and revenue to rural areas, while opposition see a lack of transparency and threats to property, with some even proposing the KNHAP is linked to the Biden Administration’s 30x30 plan to address climate change. With all of these stories circulating, I could not help but weigh in by talking to two prominent leaders on this topic: Kim Wilson, Executive Director of the KNHAP, and Norman Kincaide, organizer for the Western Regional Property Rights Coalition. Here, I provide a brief synopsis of those interviews and provide further questions to think beyond the narrative at hand and examine underlying issues.
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The infamous Sheriff Jones of “Bleeding Kansas” fame was appointed Douglas County sheriff in September of 1855, swearing to uphold the laws of the territory.
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This week concluded the general session of the Kansas Legislature. I will return to Topeka with the budget committee on April 27 to review the budget in light of the revenue estimates which are completed late in April. The full legislature will reconvene on May 3 for the veto session.
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